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INSS 772 Group Support Systems (3)
Promotes understanding ofstate-of-the-art
computer support for group work.
Emphasizes behavioral aspects (how teams
work) and technical aspects (developing
appropriate systems ro support varied
group activities) . Topics include characteristics
of groups, the nature of teamwork,
group processes and techniques, computer
support for teamwork, design and implementation
issues, human and organizational
issues, and methodological issues.
Prerequisites: All required M.1.5. courses
except INSS 789.
INSS 774 Artificial Intelligence and
Expert Systems (3) An introduction ro
artificial intelligence and expert systems.
Emphasizes business application ofexpert
systems. Topics include concepts of artificial
intelligence, problem-solving methods,
knowledge acquisition, knowledge representations,
inferencing methods, and design
and development of expert systems for
business applications. Prerequisite: INSS
610 or INSS 640.
INSS 775 End-User Computing (3)
Studies the technology and methods for
end-user systems development using
advanced software rools. Management of
end-user computing is examined from
Information Center strategies ro the utilization
of resident information systems consultants
and corporate standards.
Prerequisites: All required M.l.S. courses
except INSS 789.
INSS 777 Human Factors in Information
Systems (3) A study of the non-ergonomic
issues in the human-system interface. Such
technologies include: menu structures and
styles, use ofgraphic systems, icon-based
menus, rouch screens, audio, hypertext, etc.
The impact of these technologies on
human-computer interaction, information
presentations, human-compurer communi­
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cation, and human performance is examined.
Student projects examine current
empirical studies in this area. Prerequisites:
All required M.l.5. courses except INSS 789.
INSS 778 Software Maintenance and
Retrofitting (3) The use of code analyzers,
code generators and related software products
and maintaining and retrofitting existing
application libraries. The concepts of
software engineering, re-engineering,
reverse engineering, ([averse and forward
engineering are integrated with state-ofthe-art
software engineering rools. One
product is studied in some detail: measurements,
metrics, cost effectiveness, ease-ofuse,
ete. Students examine software rools in
the context of managing the organization's
software resources. Prerequisites: All
required M.l 5. courses except INSS 789.
INSS 784 Information Systems
Planning (3) Integrates research and planning
methodology in the management of
application development and corporate
information systems. Planning methodologies
are emphasized. Prerequisites: INSS
641 and INSS 671.
INSS 789 Information Systems
Applications (3) A field-study project capsrone
course. Student teams undertake an
M.l.S. project in the public or private secror.
Projects focus on one aspect ofIS such
as systems analysis and design, database systems,
telecommunications or IS professionals.
Should be taken in the final semester of
the student's program. Prerequisites: Aff
required M.l.5. core courses andpermission of
the imtructor.
INSS 790 Advanced Topics in
Telecommunications (3) Examines current
and emerging trends, technologies,
and practices in telecommunications.
Topics may include, bur are not limited ro,
pricing structures, wireless communication